Between the 13-minute, 29-second mark to 7:56 to play in the first half, BYU went on an 18-0 run to all but settle matters. The Cougars, who also limited the 'Jacks to one offensive rebound in the opening 13 minutes, eventually built a 38-point lead before emptying the bench.

"I thought it was a really good defensive effort on our part," BYU coach Dave Rose said. "I thought our guys really guarded well and we had a good game plan. We challenged shots. We kept them from getting second shots early in the game."

BYU forced 24 turnovers while five Cougars had at least two steals, led by Davies and Brock Zylstra with three each.

"The coaches really challenged us to take every possession personally," said Davies, who earned his fourth double-double of the season with 10 rebounds. "We definitely needed to step up our defensive effort, and tonight was the first stage of that.

"It really came down to us being dialed in every play defensively."

Michael Dunn was the lone NAU player in double figures, with 17 points.

If there was a concern, albeit minor, for Rose, it was the last five minutes or so when, with Davies and Haws on the bench, BYU could not figure out a go-to player on offense.

"I thought we got really good contributions from our bench, which is a real key to be able to play consistently throughout the entire game," Rose said. "I think we've really improved the last two weeks." 

Highlights

O Leading by one, BYU goes on an 18-0 run midway through the first half.

• Brandon Davies finishes with 27 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season. 

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